Russia defeated France to reach the Davis Cup semifinals when Dmitry Tursunov rallied past Richard Gasquet 6-1, 3-6, 6-7 (4), 6-3, 7-5 on Sunday. Russia completed the 4-1 quarterfinal victory after Mikhail Youzhny downed Michael Llodra 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (3) in the final match. The Russians will play the United States or Chile in the semis.